Pikes Peak State College to launch new Practical Nursing program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) is set to launch a new Practical Nursing (PN) program.
Classes will begin this fall and will feature a new state-of-the-art lab space, according to college officials.
“We are thrilled to expand our healthcare education offerings with this new Practical Nursing Program,” said Director of Nursing Education Practices Carmen Luttrell with PPSC. “This program will prepare students to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), meeting a critical need in our local and statewide healthcare system.”
This new practical nursing program was designed with one purpose in mind.
"This is giving an opportunity in the community to students who might be working full-time jobs, might have needs, you know, being a caregiver during the day, but able to achieve their goals in nursing education in the evening," said Joe Charleman, executive dean.
PPSC said this program will meet the needs of current and future nursing students. This new state-of-the-art lab will also help students as they enter the real world.
"To really meet the needs of our community members who take public transportation, who live on this side of town, and who may be affiliated with the military base in Fort Carson," said Danielle DiValerio with PPSC.
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